Artificial intelligence has piqued the interest of Florida policy makers and politicians ahead of the 2026 legislative session. But the state may be on a collision course with the federal government.

A sampling of the stories NPR staff believe made some of the deepest ripples this year — reminders of what rigorous, compassionate journalism can do, and why the work remains as urgent as ever.

There's ample evidence this year of Trump actively favoring some U.S. companies and investors, while threatening others. In August, he publicly called for the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan — ...

The $50 million project will capture methane that is flared into the atmosphere at the Lena Road landfill and convert it to usable energy.

The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most consequential and controversial – if not entirely successful – changes the Trump administration made in 2025.

A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes.

The Conversation Across the Aisle project seeks to bring together people with different views for a meal. The goal: civil discourse.

New international student enrollment is down significantly nationwide. In Florida, some schools saw decreases, while others continue to recruit students from abroad.

A study shows that Florida has the lowest percentage of credit card delinquency in the United States. The study, conducted by personal finance company WalletHub, analyzed data from April to June of ...

More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation.

President Trump recently embraced kei cars, tiny vehicles that are popular in Asia but hard to get in the U.S. Kei car enthusiasts are delighted — but doubt whether much will change.

Fewer than 400 of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales remain. However, federal lawmakers have been weighing proposed rollbacks of some protections for the mammals.